Imani Village Senior Residences celebrate ribbon cutting

Mayor Brandon Johnson recently joined Alderwoman Michelle Harris (8th), DOH Commissioner Lissette Castañeda, Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III, members of the Trinity United Church of Christ community, neighborhood leaders, and Pullman residents for the ribbon cutting ceremony at the newly completed Imani Village Senior Residence. 

Planned by Trinity United Church of Christ, SPM Properties & Development LLC and Trinity 95th & Cottage Grove Planned Community Development Series LLC, the project is part of the Imani Village master plan, designed to be a fully sustainable urban community, which encompasses the surrounding 23-acre site owned by Trinity 95th. 

“As we work to build up housing access throughout Chicago, we must remember that people deserve not just stable housing, but dignity and security in every facet of their lives,” said Mayor Brandon Johnson. “Imani Village is a shining example of what we can deliver for Chicagoans through deliberate, community-driven investments. This development centers the needs of our seniors while ensuring they can remain connected to their families and neighbors.”  

Designed by Johnson and Lee Architects, the five-story structure includes a diverse mix of affordable housing options split between 60 one-bedroom units and 10 two-bedroom apartments. Eight units will be available at 15% of the area median income (AMI), eight will serve residents at 30% AMI, and 54 apartments will be available at 60% AMI. Starting rents range from $214 to $1,140 a month.  

The building meets the requirements of the Enterprise Green Certification, with space for rooftop solar installation, and will offer a variety of common areas designed to build community ties and belonging. The development includes 26 parking spaces.  

The project received $13.9 million in financing and capital support from DOH. With construction led by ALL Masonry Construction, the project created 149 construction jobs while also exceeding the city’s inclusive hiring goals of 26% MBE and 6% WBE.